There are many ways to get involved with Tualatin Riverkeepers as a volunteer! If you would like general information on volunteering with us, we encourage you to attend a virtual or in-person information session, held in the spring and fall. Keep an eye out for these dates on our events calendar. You can also view a recording of our 2023 New Volunteer Information Session to better understand some of our volunteer needs.
To review our volunteer expectations, please review this sheet.
Stewards of all levels and backgrounds can join us for individual events at several parks throughout Washington County!
We provide refreshments and tools, as well as detailed instructions and guidance on how to accomplish our designated tasks. These tasks can include removing invasive species such as holly, ivy, or blackberry! It can also include planting native species like Oregon Grape, thimbleberry, salmonberry, and more! If you are interested in joining one of these projects, you can register for an event here.
TRK is seeking enthusiastic volunteers with strong leadership skills who are interested in advancing their stewardship knowledge.
The Restoration Crew Leader position is open to volunteers with any level of experience in habitat restoration, as we offer a comprehensive series of training sessions and hands-on learning to become certified as a Restoration Crew Leader.
Once certified, Crew Leaders will shadow a staff member or fellow Restoration Crew Leader at an event and lead their own small group of volunteers. Before leading volunteer crews, we ask that Restoration Leaders show knowledge of stewardship topics and techniques as well as agility in leading community members with differing backgrounds in stewardship.
Our Restoration Crew Leader Manual can be found here. Leadership skills and current first aid and CPR are a must, we will provide this certification through our training programming.
For more information on the position, please review this sheet, or contact our Volunteer and Restoration Manager, Erik Horngren, at erik@tualatinriverkeepers.org.
This is a wonderful and accessible way to get involved and connect with your community! We are looking for volunteers to set up tables at events to which Tualatin Riverkeepers has been invited.
These volunteers then attend the table and connect community members with our resources, materials, upcoming events, and more! All materials will be provided and there are 2 training sessions every Spring to go over expectations and talking points, as well as commonly asked questions. You will only be required to attend one hour long session per year.
For more information, you can view the overview sheet here or contact our Volunteer and Restoration Manager, Erik Horngren, at erik@tualatinriverkeepers.org.
This is a great opportunity for volunteers who are interested in taking on a leadership role within our River Experiences programming.
This position requires experience in leadership roles as well as in boats and watercraft on the river. We also require at least one year as a Safety Boat volunteer. Once you have moved into this position, you will be able to host paddle events and trips and oversee a team of volunteers as they guide guests along the river. Leadership skills and current first aid and CPR are a must, we will provide this certification through our training programming.
If you would like more information, check this sheet out, or contact our River Experiences Manager Mark Fitzsimons at mark@tualatinriverkeepers.org.
Safety Boat volunteers work closely with Paddle Trip Leaders and TRK staff to ensure a safe, fun experience on the river.
Safety Boat volunteers help to guide our paddle trips and ensure the safety and comfort of our guests and fellow adventurers! These volunteers should be engaging and willing to answer questions both on land and on the water as well as speak to Tualatin Riverkeepers history, mission, and current projects. It is important to be able to approach paddlers with a variety of experience levels during these events. Current first aid and CPR are a must, we will provide this certification through our training programming.
If you would like more information, you can view the position overview here, or contact our River Experiences Manager Mark Fitzsimons at mark@tualatinriverkeepers.org.
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